IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC); New Philadelphia Job at National Youth Advocate Progr

Overview

IHBT Therapist; LSW, LPC – New Philadelphia. Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) Clinician works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward living safely and successfully in the community.

Compensation

• Salary: $63,000
• Territory: New Philadelphia

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Actively support, represent, and extend the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds for persons served.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.
• Complete all required training promptly.
• Consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and families in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly review and modify youth-based plans to ensure progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assist in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure the safety and stability of the youth served.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or comparable Human Services from an accredited institution.
• Valid LSW, LPC; required.
• BSW with experience would be eligible for the position.
• Two years of work experience in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Ability to work respectfully with persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and mobile technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Equal Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Additional Details

• Senioritty level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Individual and Family Services